Intro: Our heart goes out to all the communities impacted by the forest fires in California. A quick follow-up to ATC’s 317: The 3-Minute Burpee Test (discussed after the rapid fire questions) Rapid Fire Questions for Lucho: What are your top book recommendations and/or best books you’ve recently read? (Does not have to be about […] The post ATC 318: The Link Between Libido and Intensity, ‘Mistakes’ That Could Sabotage Runs, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min
We are joined by Lawrence van Lingen, originally from South Africa and current resident of Laguna Beach, CA. Lawrence is a movement specialist and specializes in structural integration; he has helped thousands of runners to overcome injuries, transcend athletic achievement and be healthier—from amateur athletes to seasoned professionals at the top level of endurance sport. He is […] The post Lawrence Van Lingen: Discover Your Inner Ability – Run Better, Move Better, Breathe Better, Feel Better f...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Intro Tawnee and her family have started full-time vanlife. See more of the journey and the “why now?” on her Instagram account. And don’t forget: Lucho’s on IG now too! Study Discussion #1 International Standards for the 3-Minute Burpee Test: High- Intensity Motor Performance What the Coaches say: This study aimed to develop international standards […] The post ATC 317: The 3-Minute Burpee Test- How Do You Score? Plus: New Data on Physical Activity’s Role In All-Cause Mortality, Tips to Deal Wi...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Intro Julie’s followup on her plant-based experiment, with outcomes of the 30 days and her plans going forward. Study Discussion Benefits of Creatine Supplementation for Vegetarians Compared to Omnivorous Athletes: A Systematic Review “Creatine supplementation in vegetarians increased total creatine, creatine, and phosphocreatine concentrations in vastus lateralis and gastrocnemius muscle, plasma, and red blood cells, […] The post HPN 20: Can a Low-Lectin Diet Help Heal Autoimmunity? Plus: Probi...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Announcements: Browse our gear enduranceplanet.com/gear – new athletic t-shirts that are super nice, beanies, visors and variety of baby and children’s clothing. And our shop page: enduranceplanet.com/shop – Check out new products and classic favorites! Lucho Rapid Fires: Where did you get the nickname Lucho? Last name used to be Luchinski. Somewhere around 2004, a cycling […] The post ATC 316: Do Vasectomies Affect Performance? (Lucho Shares His Experience) Plus: Coffee Talk and Programming Eff...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Welcome back to another episode featuring Dr. Steve Gangemi, aka The Sock Doc. Steve is a holistic alternative health care doctor who runs a practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Learn more about his practice at drgangemi.com and visit his many resources at sock-doc.com. We’ve included some of his articles and videos that pertain to […] The post Sock Doc 10: $@#% That Pain in the Knee! How To Heal Your IT Band Syndrome, Chondromalacia Patella and ‘Runner’s Knee’ Issues first appeared on Endur...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Announcements Check out our fabulous EP Gear at enduranceplanet.com/gear – we have fresh, new athletic T-shirts that are comfy and breathable, beanies, visors and variety of baby and children’s clothing. Also head over to our Shop page where we have some updated offers for you guys, including the wonderful products by Mt. Capra who have top-of-the-line […] The post ATC 315: Preconception and Postpartum Fitness Guidance, and ‘Rapid Fire’ With Lucho: Altitude Masks, Run Power Meters, and More! fir...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to episode 19 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. Intro Julie shares with us a bit about her journey with chilblains, and her experiment with a 30-day vegan diet. You may follow Julie along in […] The post HPN 19: Potato Purée vs. Sports Gels Put To The Test, ‘Cleaning Up’ A Poopy Problem, and Cultivating A Healthy Mindset For A Healthier Body ...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Intro Discussion Dopamine and screen time: learn more from Lucho on his Twitch. Tips on how to guide your child’s athleticism and development. Josh asks: Programming a triathlon base phase Hi, I am 38 years old and venturing into being self-coached with a little more structure rather than following random plans. I’m doing this as […] The post ATC 314: Top Workouts to Improve Threshold, How To Structure a Base Phase, and Finding A Compatible Coach first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jul 03, 2020•54 min
Carrie Cheadle is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and author. She’s also been on Endurance Planet twice before, click here for her past appearances. Her most recent book, Rebound, is the topic of this episode and takes you through the mental training that complements healing from injury. And not just injury–the tools Carries presents transcend […] The post Carrie Cheadle: Injuries and Setbacks Suck, Leveling Up Our Mental State Can Help Us Rebound From Tough Times And Be Hardier Athlet...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Intro A fun challenge because why not: How close can you get to running 10k on the dot without looking at your GPS or watch? The rules are: NO well-known routes, it must include hills and of course you can not have a stopwatch or a map! Cover your watch. Press start and run until […] The post ATC 313: The Overtraining-Oxidative Stress Connection, A 30% Rule For Running–What Is It and Who Should Follow It, And Why Now The Time To Focus On Those Weaknesses first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to episode 18 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Seasonal Eating Guide – Summer: Raspberries Resistant starch source, along with other berries too! Berry Polyphenols Inhibit α-Amylase in Vitro: Identifying Active Components in […] The post HPN 18: Summer’s Best–Food As Medicine With These 5 Seasonal Picks, Plus: Gut Healing Af...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Intro Discussion: Covid & Movement via Garmin Article from Garmin about health trends since COVID Steps decreased 12% in April But workout activity steps increase 24% People exercising more to offset less movement? Epidemiological studies indicate that most American adults sit for a least 10 hours a day Prolonged sitting leads to increased risks for […] The post ATC 312: How 4-Second Sprints Can Transform Health (And Prevent You From Sitting For Too Long), Getting Back To Exercise as PLAY, B...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Dr. Steve Gangemi, aka The Sock Doc, is back on to discuss sleep habits, supplementing, CBD, and more. Steve is a holistic alternative health care doctor who runs a practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Learn more about his practice at drgangemi.com and visit his many resources at sock-doc.com. On this episode: Do you have […] The post Sock Doc 9: Mastering Melatonin and Sleep (Without Supplementing), Being Weary of CBD, Hypermobile Athletes and the Estrogen Connection, and More first appeare...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
We are back with Dr. Phil Maffetone to discuss some of his new published articles and help you get to the bottom of your seasonal allergies. Topics discussed: Phil Maffetone and Paul Laursen: Maximum Aerobic Function: Clinical Relevance, Physiological Underpinnings, and Practical Application Phil Maffetone and Paul Laursen: The Perfect Storm: Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic Meets […] The post Dr. Phil Maffetone 25: Steps To Naturally Overcome Seasonal Allergies, Social Distancing From Sugar, and...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to episode 17 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Intro: Julie is using this book: Training for the Uphill Athlete for her 50k training plan. Sarah asks: Managing caloric intake Hey all, […] The post HPN 17: Don’t Let Runner’s Diarrhea Ruin Your Mojo, Plus: Carb Periodization vs. Chronic LCHF and Managing ‘Calorie Quality’ For ...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Intro: Lucho is LiveStreaming on Twitch. You can contact him there and ask any questions (or make fun of him 😉 Tawnee’s Quarantine Bike/Run/ST Brick Each 20’ bike is executed as the following, increasing intensity each set as desired: 5′ warmup 10′ low cadence climbing/rolling hills 5′ high cadence 90+ (note- the actual intensity/watts/HR on […] The post ATC 311: Badass Bricks, Data Anxiety, Training For Life vs. A Race, The ‘1/5 Rule’ For Bike-Run Balance, and More! first appeared on Endurance...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Navigating through the coronavirus era with compassion and success is the theme for this episode. Our guests today are Dr. Julian Abel, of Compassionate Communities, who recently joined us for a podcast on social connections and their benefit for health, performance and longevity. Well ironically this show debuted right before the COVID19 pandemic unfolded, and […] The post Chris Kelly & Julian Abel: Coming Together in the Coronavirus Era first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
May 01, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Announcements Lucho is LiveStreaming on Twitch. You can contact him there and ask any questions. Tawnee is making a weekly EP Zwift ride! Follow EP on Instagram for more details. Andrew asks: Daily Double and MAF Drop-off Hey guys, I recently started listening to your show and am really loving it. I’m a physical therapist […] The post ATC 310: Strength Training Makes Sense For Endurance Athletes So Why Do So Many Plans Lack It? Plus: What the ‘Drop Off’ In MAF Pace Means, And Learning When You S...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Welcome to episode 16 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Jaquelyn asks: Diet Approach while MAF Training Hey Tawnee! I’ve loved the podcast for many many years. I’m a long distance triathlete […] The post HPN 16: Dialing in Diet For MAF Training, What An Average Day of Healthy Fat Intake Looks Like, And Troubleshooting Stalled Weight ...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Introduction Tawnee shares her wisdom about working from home (she’s done it for 10 years!) on her blog: (WFH) Isabelle asks: 50 and Breaking 3:30 in the Marathon? Hi Tawny and Lucho, I’ve been a fan since 2011 and I listen to all (well almost all) of your podcasts. These days I’m training for Boston. […] The post ATC 309: Endurance Into Your 50s–From Sub 3:30 Marathons To The 80/20 MAF Approach, Plus: Try This Intuitive Week of Training To ‘Customize’ Your Aerobic Zone first appeared on Enduran...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 16 min
We’re joined by Brie Wieselman, a functional medicine practitioner from Santa Cruz, CA, who runs a successful online clinic with other clinicians serving patients all over the world, where she specializes in gut health, hormones, and female health. Brie is also a new mama, who gave birth around the same time as our host, Tawnee! They […] The post Brie Wieselman: Postpartum Recovery Plan – A Functional Health Approach For Athletic Mamas and Baby’s Wellbeing first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Announcement: The April 18th MAF meetup is cancelled for now. Article discussion: The right kind of exercise to help boost your immune system “The compelling link between physical activity and the body’s defense system.” This one is super in-depth! Upper-respiratory infections increased when no exercise was present. Hard exercise (marathon distance) also increased likelihood of […] The post ATC 308: Coronavirus Adjustments–‘Safe’ Exercise Guidelines, Adapting To Your New Race Season, and Mentall...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Lexi Miller is a Colorado-based running coach and community manager at Lifelong Endurance. She previously worked in the mental health field, primarily with adults recovering from eating disorders (ED). On this show, we discuss the psychology of EDs, disordered eating and body dysmorphia, and particularly athletes suffering from one or more of these conditions. […] The post Lexi Miller: Eating Disorders in Endurance Sports–Common Traits Between ‘Good Athletes’ and ED Patients, Risk Factors, The R...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Janine asks: Maintaining Endurance Base during strength focus I’ve been a listener and fan of Endurance Planet for several years now, but this is my first time writing in with a question. Thanks for all the great content – I really appreciate your work! My main question is: How much endurance training is needed weekly […] The post ATC 307: Tapering Ain’t Easy, Here Are Some Strategies To Help You Nail It, Plus: Maintaining An Endurance Base When Goals Stray, first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Welcome to episode 15 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Anonymous asks: Is LCHF bad for bone health? Hi Tawnee and Julie. Long time listener and a few-times question writer— thanks for […] The post HPN 15: Is Keto Bad For Bone Health? Plus: The Risks of Intermittent Fasting For Female Athletes (And Why We Say ‘A Hard No’) first appea...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Announcements Next MAF Meetup: 8am PST April 18th at Laguna Beach High School Natalie asks: How to not be a stressed out athlete? As coaches and athletes, you guys are no strangers to “what it takes” and also no stranger to pushing yourself beyond what is healthy, like Dr. Phil Maffetone said- fit but unhealthy […] The post ATC 306: How Not To Be A Stressed Out Athlete, Long Run Duration For Masters Marathoners, A Healthy Blend of MAF & Sprints, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Our guest on this episode is Dr. Julian Abel, who spent his clinical life as a palliative care specialist doctor where he developed a special interest in compassionate communities, initially as part of supporting people undergoing experiences of death, dying, loss and caregiving. Over the last 4 years, he has worked with Frome Medical Practice […] The post Dr. Julian Abel: Compassion and Social Connections To Enhance Performance (And Boost Health & Longevity) first appeared on Endurance Plan...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Announcements Next MAF Meetup: 8am PT April 18th at Laguna Beach High School Siri Lindley needs your help! The legendary coach was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. If you can help in this time of need in anyway that feels good: https://www.gofundme.com/f/team-believe-siri-lindley Also, T-shirts and sweatshirts that support Siri and send positive vibes into […] The post ATC 305: The Case For Strength Training (Even When Research Says It Doesn’t Help), Realistic Race Goals, Approac...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Welcome to episode 14 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Intro and resource links: Episodes mentioned in this show: Dr. Michael Breus: Discover Your Chronotype to Optimize Workout Timing, Improve Sleep, Unlock […] The post HPN 14: Are Your Symptoms Histamine Intolerance? Plus: Hair Loss in Women (Reasons and Fixes), and Cutting Food C...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 20 min
